Avoid a trip up Blackpool tower the view may have been great but they have totally ripped us off. As posted previously we visited the tower and the lisft had technical issues we were offered a refund or return tickets. We asked for a refund after waiting over an hour to get it. Despite several calls and assurances that the funds would soon be back with us today the phone line has been removed contact is now only by email. The website has been updated to say regardless of the reason no refunds will be issued. Totally disgusted what appalling service . The tower had a special place in our heart but it appears now it is owned by the council they are just another government rip off read more

The Blackpool Tower - Queue to get a refund that has never been sent - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

Warning Blackpool Tower Eye Tickets are non refundable. We are in our 70s and made one last trip to Blackpool specifically to go to the top of the Tower something we had never done We prebooked on line for Wednesday 11.30 AM the weather forecast was sunny with a moderate breeze on arrival we were told the tower was closed and our money would not be refunded The Blackpool Tower Eye  can close without prior notice no refunds will be issued however the ticket is valid for one use within 90 days. You have to give them 24 hours notice to rebook that's if the wind has stopped but we would be on our way home by then if they were genuine they would refund the  £32 rip-off blackpool tower eye read more

A feeling of tradition looking modern great place to visit. You can see this landmark allover.

I don't know how I've not reviewed the Blackpool Tower yet with it being a local attraction in the Blackpool area and probably a must-do while in the area, due to how little there is there. Most northerners, Mancunians have probably visited and saw the Blackpool Tower in their lifetime, or even go inside it where they often have things on, or a less than impressive/exciting view of Blackpool. The Blackpool Tower was built in 1894, a model of the Eiffel Tower in Paris which opened 5 years earlier, and now has the status of a Grade I listed building, standing at 518 feet and being the 103rd tallest freestanding tower in the world, it is a really nice, cool attraction for a small town like Blackpool, which has been voted one of the worst places in Britain to live, as I recall. It still isn't impressive or as well-visited and well-known as The Eiffel Tower it is modelled on, and is mainly a place known throughout Britain and the somewhat local area, but that's to be expected. The Blackpool Tower now has an "Eye" with views of Blackpool and a 4D cinema, but there isn't anything that spectacular to see, with it being Blackpool and probably not even worth paying to use this attraction. The pricing is reasonable, being £13.50 or £10.50 when prebooked online to go up the tower to the Eye part, and then £25 or £20 to get the Circus in with it too, so it is quite nice for an affordable family day out as well, with Group of 4 tickets being available for £34 for just the Eye, or £72 for the Eye and the Circus or the Dungeon, but I feel when you want to include a few more things, the pricing gets ridiculous, as £18 a person (adults and children) seems a bit steep to me, and that could be one of the reasons why this attraction is struggling to meet the glory of The Eiffel Tower, or other attractions in other UK cities. There isn't much else to say about The Blackpool Tower, it is quite a nice, old tower and great for a town like Blackpool to give it a better factor, which most cities don't have and helps provide finance and tourism to the town, which is much needed due to the state Blackpool is in at the minute, but still in most parts it can get quite expensive, especially for a family and most of the attractions are just satisfactory, therefore I sadly can't give any more than 2 stars. read more

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When visiting fabulous Las Blackpool it's compulsory to start with it's most famous landmark. The Blackpool Tower, modelled on the Eiffel Tower, was constructed in 1891 and opened to the public in 1894. It has undergone many refurbishments since its opening, with the most recent being a multi-million pound refurbishment in 2011. The refurbishment includes the Blackpool Tower Dungeon, a walk through some of North West England's most horrible history and the Blackpool Tower Eye, a 360 degree observation deck with a Sky Walk and 4D cinema experience. The grandeur and heritage of the 123-year-old building has been retained, including the Tower Ballroom and Tower Circus. The tour starts with a quick 4D movie which features a small boy's journey to the seaside. It includes sights, smells and special effects as well as a few splashes of water. It can come across as being a bit cheesy but is actually pretty cool as it immerses you with the experience. The tour continues as you take an elevator to the observation deck at the top of the tower, 518 ft up. The views are fantastic as you get a 360 degree view of the North West England coastline. I was lucky as since it was a clear sunny day when I came here you could see for miles in every direction. The Sky Walk is great and not for the faint-hearted or those with fears of heights as you step on to the laminated glass floor with the Blackpool traffic beneath you. If you are looking for a short break in England then I highly recommend this place! read more

The Blackpool Tower - "And 250 miles in this direction you'll see Dublin..." - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

The Tower itself is obviously a must do for Blackpool, the staff were all lovely, the '4D Experience' is a great little film with unexpected bonus Kylie, which is always a good thing. Yes, there is a photo 'experience' but there was no hard sell or mandatory pic done (thankfully!) The ticketing system, however, was a shambles today. Outside, it specifically directs 'buy today' and 'prepay collection/passes' to two separate streams, but then directs everybody into one queue instead, which simply caused confusion with people trying to collect tickets then being told they had to join the growing single queue. It didn't help that with the doors open and a bit of a breeze there was a wind tunnel effect as you waited. Quick tip if you're on O2, all Merlin attractions have a half price offer in the Priority App until Aug 31st read more

I knew that I was afraid of heights coming here, and I saw how it worked: glass pane window where you can see straight down. I didn't think I would be scared though to be honest, and I don't know why I thought that because i was quite terrified at first. I couldn't bring myself to just stand on that window pane...I tried edging out onto the areas where you still could see the poles through the glass, just in case it did crack, i was at least still standing on that part...but finally i was pushed onto it by my b/f's family (i swear they're not normally abusive ;) ) and once you get on it the first time, the fright just goes away. SO WINDY UP HERE! though we were here in November, so dress appropriately, no heels and dresses please. Price of admission wasn't too crazy either, it's called the Tower Eye if you're wondering what ticket it should be, it's normally 13 pounds but if you order earlier online, it's 10 pounds. read more

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I came here for a show in the blackpool tower ballroom, rather than to just ogle the eiffel tower model, which is twee enough and a cool enough thing to see by itself. The ballroom is an excellent venue, huge, with an absolutely excellent ceiling. The bar is reasonably priced, with food behind the bar too, in all our ballgown finery, we opted for footlong hot dogs, chocolate eclairs and cakes, and I have to say, they were pretty damn lovely, far better than I expected. The staff were lovely, and it was all terribly well organised. They'd also given space at the back for stalls. The stage was an excellent setting, truly lovely and grand. I'll be going for the same event this year, and I'll look forward to enjoying it and it's setting just as much. read more

The Blackpool Tower - The height of class... ballroom hotdogs - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

my 200th check in and a quite emotional one. I'm from Blackpool so this is a home town review. Ahem... It's black it's big-ish it's bawdy...very bawdy it has a ballroom at the bottom with a huge organ it has a sub Sears/Willis Tower glass floor for the (not so) faint hearted To be frank, I haven't been inside for years so I don't know what other delights are contained inside this wonderful building but, honestly it has to be seen if you're in town. Right now the illuminations are on and it is lit up with about a million green bulbs-amazing. Who needs the Empire State-pah! read more

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As an absolute lover of all things Blackpool I have been meaning to get round to doing a write up on the tower for ages now, finally here it is. Blackpool has changed greatly through the years, sadly mostly for the worst. Becoming ever more geared towards stag and hen parties and milking every penny it can from it`s visitors but if you choose what you do in Blackpool carefully it can still be a great place to visit. One part of Blackpool that just gets better and better is the world famous Blackpool Tower. It has seen many changes since I was a kid but unlike the rest of Blackpool it continues to change for the better. The tower first opened it`s very impressive doors to the public on 14 May 1894 and unbelievably after just thirty years standing there was plans to pull it down because it had not been painted correctly and the salt from the Irish sea on which the tower stands on the banks of had corroded the tower very badly. Thankfully however the powers to be at that time re-invested in the tower and between 1921 and 1924 the whole of the steelwork in the structure was replaced and it still stands tall and proud to this day. From outside it is easy to think that all the tower is, is a tower and other than taking a trip to the top there would be nothing else to do, of course once you have visited the tower you know different. Once you enter through the giant towers doors there is a magical world inside for kids and adults alike. Inside the massive building that engulfs the base of Blackpool tower you will find plenty to do whether you are 4 or 94 you will enjoy everything the tower has to offer and unlike many attractions these days you truly can call the tower a fun day for the family because if you take part in everything the tower has to offer then it will take you a day to enjoy it all properly. WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE! When you first enter the Tower you will come to the pay in desk where you will pay your admission fee and have your hand stamped with an ultraviolet stamp, the stamp is put on so you can leave the tower at any time and return again during that day. You will also be given a map of the tower so you can find your way around (without it the tower can become a bit of a maze for first time visitors) the map will also have on it the times of certain attractions that happen throughout the day in the tower so you can time your visit so as not to miss anything. When paying you will also be asked which circus performance you wish to attend (the circus performs up to three times daily). I suggest you take the evening circus as the circus is THE main event of the tower and will leave you with a great memory and plenty to discuss on your return to your hotel. Once you have completed all the admission formalities you will head through to the first part of the tower (the aquarium). Inside there is a large range of fish and various other sea creatures in massive glass tanks. The tanks all have signs on them clearly stating which type of fish or other creature is inside and enough information on them to be interesting without becoming boring. Once you have moved around the aquarium seeing what you want to see you can then decide which part of the tower is next for you, some people choose to go through it in order as it comes I personally prefer to wander around doing things in my own preferred order. Directly above the aquarium you will find the pizza restaurant and the Jurassic walk, the pizza restaurant is self explanatory (it`s a restaurant that sells all kinds of pizza`s). The Jurassic walk used to be a dinosaur ride but they have taken out the cars that used to take you round the exhibition and now you just walk round the stone walled eerie walkway staring into the eyes of the massive dinosaur models that surround you. The main reason for taking out the cars is that they have added a new feature to the Jurassic area, a 3d cinema at the end which shows a short film about the under water and on land dinosaurs that used to roam our planet. The 3d effects were brilliant and my fiancée, myself and my 5 year old son loved it. On the opposite side of the tower and up a few steps from the Jurassic walk you will find the breathtaking world famous Tower Ballroom. There is always something going on in the ballroom it can be anything from locals using it for ballroom dancing to quite fantastic shows, we were lucky enough to be there once when the Disney master class was on this was a show featuring all the Disney characters completely played out by kids from the age of 8 to 18 it was a show I will never forget (but then the venue itself is unforgettable). The ballroom consists of a massive dance floor area and a large stage, to the rear of the stage is the Wurlitzer organ which rises through the pit at the back of the stage into full view and is played by one of the towers three resident organists to outstanding quality. Almost every show in the ballroom is accompanied read more

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We had some time to waste, and as we were passing i persuaded the girls to cough up and go in. It was so fun, I was a bit scared going up the ancient old lift but the views were AMAZING! You can go up to a an inside platform and stand on the clear glass part of the floor. (i really couldnt do it!) And then carry on up to the top (well as far as you can go) which is open air (and mighty windy!) There was loads to do inside too. I would love to go back and take the kids. We only had an hour or so to kill, so we didnt get to make the most of it. Def rec'mnd! x read more

The Blackpool Tower - It was windy!! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

We started our experience with the new 4-D movie which is a 3-D movie plus vibrations, smells, water, snow and other sensations to make it 4-D. It was actually really cool and it put you in the mood for a taste of the seaside. We took an elevator up to the Blackpool Tower Eye attraction which was probably my favourite out of them all. There are stunning floor to ceiling views out over the sea and beyond with a new glass floor SkyWalk so you are literally looking down on the world 518 feet below. I'm not the biggest fan of heights but I couldn't help myself from staring out and down in awe. The views are incredible and on a clear day you can see beyond the promenade out to the The Isle of Man, Manchester, and the hills of the Lake District, Scotland and Pennines. The Tower also contains the Circus, Ballroom and Jungle Jim's Soft Play. We didn't get stay for the Circus but I peeked in the Ballroom and it's amazing. It's all gold and you can just imagine dancers swirling around while the famous organ played a tune. The retractable ceiling in the ballroom has been restored too and on a clear night you could dance under the stars! read more

Fantastic views and great customer service all round. Had never been to the tower before and loved all of the history. The ballroom is absolutely breathtaking and a real step back in time. Thoroughly enjoyed going up to the top although not the best with heights, the guide in the lift took my mind off that by telling us about the history of the tower and some facts about it! 4d experience is slightly peculiar. A strange combination of foam, wind And a promotional video for Blackpool can't quite decide what we made of it but good all the same! read more

Was it worth the money? No. Was it an ok experience? Mjarh...Blackpool from the top is not that exiting Should one do it anyway? Probably, since you are there anyway. You can't just go straight to the top but are put through several test...take a weird picture of yourself they later attempts to sell you, documentaries about Blackpool, a 4d cinema and a man with a hat telling a story. All the while screaming kinds and large families are running around you. But I guess that's just part of the whole Blackpool experience...:) read more

There is a game that everyone must have played as a child if going to or through Blackpool where The First Person to see Blackpool Tower Wins. I am not sure who regularly won (or if it was a single person in that transport.) but either way, Blackpool has been a staple in my memory ever since the first time i saw it, and every time since. Blackpool is a great place to go in the summer with EVERYTHING being open, and with the illuminations during winter, there are two times during the year to visit this location. read more

Straight away it should be made clear that Blackpool Tower is not just a tower. There's a lot more to it than that. It's a Victorian building with a lot packed in. On days when the weather means the actual tower is not open it's still worth going. I find it a strange place: where else will you find yourself overlooking a elaborately decorated ballroom with people in full eveningwear dancing in the middle of the day, and the next minute find yourself in a room full of fairground games, or checking out the animatronic dinosaurs. Add to that eateries (of the burger, chips and candyfloss kind) and an aquarium, and I think you'll agree this place has variety Then there's the tower itself: you go up in lifts which are likely to be packed. At the top there's more shops (including Britain's highest post office if you want to send a postcard with a unique postmark!), viewpoints and a 'walk of faith'. That's a nice part where if you dare you get to walk on glass over a drop of several hundred feet. I have to admit, I took a while working up to it! The views from the top are stunning though, whether out the windows or down through the floor! Oh, just glanced at the website and realised I forgot the circus yep, a full-scale circus. It even has a ring that fills with water. How could I have forgotten that? It's all a bit over the top, but what do you expect in Blackpool? For a price of £8.50 for an adult for all of the above, it's pretty amazing isn't it? read more

The Tower is Blackpool's mascot, and an icon of England. Great fun for all age groups, but particularly for familes - the newest attraction Jungle Jims Towering Adventureland is a stunning fantasy land that's great for kids parties and will keep them entertained for hours! The award winning circus is appealing to adults as well as children - my boyfriend insists we go to every opening night (he's 34 and we don't have kids to take with us!) If you're a 'Strictly' fan, then you have to check out the magnificent ballroom, where episodes from the 2004 show were filmed. But the ballroom is stunning without all the famous faces, and hosts some great learn to dance and demonstration nights, as well as live music from the famous Mighty Wurlitzer and the house Big Band. The Tower obviously bosts one of the best views of Blackpool, just make sure you visit on a clear day when there's not too much wind, or the lifts might not be running! read more

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I absolutely love blackpool and all the tackyness that goes with it! I love going there during the illuminations and feel like such a big kid! Although I had visited Blackpool many times before, I had actually never been up the tower until last year. We decided to go up when we arrived at night so we were only charged about £4 each as we couldnt get use of any of the facilities other that going up to the top and also the aquarium. I thought being at the top at night as a fantastic experience as you could see the lights in either direction in all their glory! There is a section of the very top where the floor is clear and when you stand on it you can see right down to the ground, and although i knew it was safe my heart still skipped a beat when i looked down! read more

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For many years whenever I visisted Blackpool with my parents we never went up the tower because my parents thought it was too dear. This year my husband and I had a weekend in Blackpool and we decided to go into the tower to see what it was like. We had a voucher for a significant discount (top tip is check their website as they seem to do these quite regularly!). Entrance includes the show, which for us was Rock circus. We booked to see it, but with the initial thought that we may not go. Well what can I say, the building itself is just magnificent. The trip up the lift is great, the person controlling the lift tends to chat and tell you random facts and once you get to the top the views are amazing. The walk of fear (basically part of the floor has been replaced with reinforced glass so you walk over the huge drop below) is absolutely terrifying. There was me (29 years old) and my husband (36 years old) scared of walking over it whilst kids were jumping up and down on it or laying down on it looking straight down. (we did brave it in the end.. but just once!) There's a gift shop up there, which can be quite costly, but most things in blackpool are. After the trip to the top we went back down and started to explore. We looked at a little exhibition of a famous clown who appeared, it was quite interesting, but more for adults than kids. We enjoyed a 3D jurassic walk, which was quite good. We went and had a nosy at the ballroom, which is beautiful. The organ was quite magnificent too. We enjoyed some refreshments (albeit quite dear for what they were). We then decided to give Rock circus a try, I was more enthusiastic than my husband but we are so glad we decided to give it a go. The show was amazing, there were acts from various countries and they were all fantastic. It was a real gem and it's a good length show too! All in all our visit to the tower lasted 4-5 hours (including the show) so the cost to enter isn't actually that bad. We would go again (with our children next time) as there were other things to do inside which were more centred around the children (who weren't with us at the time). Once you pay to enter, you're also free to leave and come back in (you need a stamp at the back of your hand) so you don't have to spend hours in there all at the same time. read more

Boring could do with decorating on top of tower some comfy chairs wouldn't go a miss especially when your paying over £5 a drink at the top views are amazing but not worth paying to go up there while your up there u can't sit down relax read more

I love the tower have done since i was a kid, but i do think it is overpriced to get in. There are many things to do in the tower. There is the Tower top ride, which basically takes you to the top of the tower where you have got the walk of faith (a small pane of glass built into the floor.) There is even a shop at the top of the tower. Also in the tower is Jungle Jims a indoor play area with slides, ballpools, ropes etc to keep the kids entertained. There is also the circus, the ballroom and the dawn of time ride. So many things to keep you entertained, a must see if you have never done it before but if you are on a tight budget i would spend my money elsewhere. read more

For children the tower is great there is no doubt about that. However as 2 adults the entertainment is restricted. Apart from the top of the tower lift, the tower circus which is great and the aquarium there isn't really anything else for adults. Old people love the ballroom with the organ and many a granny dancing the afternoon away can be seen. Refreshments are very available and overpriced which is a shame considering the cost of the entry tickets however they are not a charity. As an adult party avoid, if you can borrow a couple of children for the day then you will get more of your moneys worth as then you can throw them on some rides. read more

I think this is a really good-value day out. It's quite expensive to get in, but there's lots to do once you've paid. The circus is really genuinely high-quality, with excellent acts from around the world, in a beautiful old hall where all of the seats are good ones - there's none which are too far away from the action and since you sit around in a circle, there's no restricted views. Then of course there's the tower itself, which gives stunning views all over Blackpool and the coast, and the elegance of the Tower Ballroom which does some excellent cream teas which are very good value. I could sit watching the dancers all day in those beautiful, elegant surroundings. There's lots to do for kids and a small aquarium which is not exactly a day out in itself but which is interesting enough. read more

Maybe it's because we visited at the end of the season, but that's no excuse as we still paid the same entrance charge as in the height of summer. We loved the attractions within the tower, especially the very grand ballroom and the well kept aquarium but found all of the staff - from the staff at the cash desk to behind the bar in the ballroom - extremely pathetic and at times, downright rude. There was a staggering lack of choice in the restaurants, & the food quality was not really great. Saying that though, nothing could spoil this great day out - the circus acts were fabulous and you can easily spend a full day, making it good value. read more

Lots to do, and see for kids - my 2 year old loved watching the oldies having a dance in the ballroom. A little expensive, but defo. value for money. 2 hour circus show fab! read more

Wow, my first visit here and I have to say I was surprised at the amount of things to see and do inside here. Its a childs haven of entertainment and all at a reasonable price. Although you really do need a whole day here to see and do everything that is on offer. The shows they hold here are of a much higher standard than I ever expected and although the theatre area is old it has a certain fascination. Need to keep hold of younger kids because if your placed on the balcony areas it is very steep and can be a bit scary. We all really enjoyed the whole experience the view from the top of the tower is fantastic, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Blackpool read more

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I love Blackpool and this is the most famous Landmark i always know i`m nearly there when i see the tower top in the distance:)happy memori es.Inside they have everything a small sea life centre,circus,jungle jim for the kids,dinosaur experiance,4d cinema,glass top,restaurants and tower dungeon to name a few.I love it spent hours in here and still hadnt seen everything and for the price of £49 per adult its definately worth it :). read more

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Even though they have crammed a cheesy photo opportunity, a 4D cinema and a man in a very large hat into the tour before you even get to the top, it is not worth the money. The photo op is straight up ridiculous, the 4D film is purely a tourist advertisement for the Tower (which you are already in) and the man in the hat was just a weird way of making sure, that even people who either don't want to or can't read can get a small history lesson as well. Finally after the cueing, and the horrible entertainment you get to the top and to be fair, it is not that exciting, however it is the only thing in Blackpool that remotely resembles a tourist attraction which might be worth visiting, so I will be generous and give it 2 stars. Also because of the glass floor, which is kind of fun, although you do not look straight down, but rather straight into the tower construction. read more

Visited here with my family all the way from New York City and we loved every minute of it! Nothing has changed since I visited as a kid but it still remains a magical place. Hot or cold there is always fun to be had read more

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Ok...it is sorta cheesy, but it is Blackpool's version of the Eiffel Tower and a neat sightseeing destination. The Tower central is where the major ballroom dance competitions are held...if you have ever seen Jlo in Shall We Dance... :) read more

This is something my little girl loves so much that we,ve been 3 times this year and are going again soon. It takes place everyday inside the famous tower. There are 2 main characters Mookey the clown ( who is daughters hero ) and Mr Boo, they have a comedy storyline (that changes in November to a panto theme) that they work around acts that are from all over the world, we've seen trapeze artists, acrobats jugglers and a rubber man plus loads of others. Time of show is 2.30pm so you can spend time in the tower as well, we usually go at tower opening time 10am and have a mooch about, visit Jungle Jims (play area), go to the top were you can see as far as the lake district on a clear day and do the walk of faith ( a glass floor looking down 320 feet to the ground ) Watch the dancing in the ballroom. Theres a 3d jurrasic park show and exibition and an aquarium so lots to do. There are places to eat, restaraunt ( not brilliant and pricey) pizza and pasta place ( not tried as it was never open ) the cafe in the ballrooms not to bad tho, You can get a pass out so could eat away from tower and go back ( thats what we do ) prices are for admission to all tower attractions and vary according to group size and ages and its cheaper to pre book online (check out the web site http://www.blackpooltower.co.uk ). We think its a great day out read more

The Blackpool Tower - Faye with her hero Mookey - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

Looking a bit tired these days, but if you're a tourist then its the first place you'll want to see. The aquarium has turtles which are beautiful, and the circus is still good for an hours entertainment. read more

Blackpool Tower is my favourite of the Blackpool tourist attractions. It's got a mass of things from aquariums to adventure playgrounds to ballrooms to circuses all under one roof for one price. It's expensive, but how many places will give you a ticket for a circus in with the other hundred things there are to do inside? Children adore the infamous Jungle Jims, and will go wild in there for hours on end. They love the scary tower top ride and walk of faith, and will also give you serious cute vibes when they try dancing to the Wurlitzer in the ballroom. If you are really observant, you will find the best lollipop shop in the western world hidden inside somewhere. Pear Drop lollies.wonderful. read more

I regularly take large groups of children to the Tower. I find it excellent value for money as the are occupied for the whole day. The circus is always the highlight.You can take your own food into the tower and I would recommend this espacially drinks,kids get very thirsty in Jungle Jims!! read more

I loved going to the tower with my children. We enjoyed going to the circus and the aquarium and also on the indoor play area. I think it is good value for money as we spent all day inside. read more

I took my two children to blackpool for a long weekend in the summer and spent a rainy day at Blackpool tower we had so much fun. From the old ballroom and piano to big kids play area with rides machines and ball pool this area has plenty of seats for the parents while the children go off to play. There is various places to get food from burger and chips to ice cream and candy floss. A must is the circus it is so much fun for adults and children there are people walking around selling spining tops and light sticks and sweets and drinks watch out because these cost a fortune. If you are planning a trip to blackpool i would recommend searching the internet before hand for prices and to see if you can find discount vouchers because it is not a cheap place to go. read more

I have always looked up at Blackpool Tower and thought I haven't been in there since I was a child to the circus with my parents. So, last time we were in Blackpool we decided to include a trip up the Blackpool Tower. It was a little expensive but you have to pay for everything in the Tower as you can't just pay for part of it. We had a look at the famous Ballroom and its decor is amazing and it was fun watching the experts do their ball room dancing, it was really great. Then we went in the lift up to the top of the Tower. There was a magnificent view as it was a lovely sunny day and there is plenty of protection railings around the top so you don't feel too nervous. There was also a gift shop and a walk of terror where you walk across a square of glass and can see right down to the bottom which is a bit scary! Then, later we went to the circus which was absolutely fantastic. I wasn't sure whether we would enjoy the circus but there were so many brilliant and clever acts on I was in awe and enjoyed every minute of it. It is well worth it to see the circus. A brilliant time, we really enjoyed it! read more

Blackpool tower is looking tired in places, but is still good fun for a day out with the kids. The circus is probably the highlight. It is excellent, and absorbed everyone there adult and children alike. Also good is the newly refurbished soft play are Jungle Jims. More dated is the dinosaur film. Lasts a couple of minutes and will underwhelm any child who has seen an IMAX. Also the aquarium is a bit pants. Watch out for vouchers from the Tourist info as many people Buy 1 get 1 free, which makes the whole experience much better value. read more

BLACKPOOL TOWER, at Blackpool, is as famous as the Tower of London, it's known throughout the world. If one was to qualify the sheer engineering ability that went in to erecting Blackpool Tower by way of awarding Gold Stars then the ability would certainly gain full marks, ten stars. Blackpool Tower never fails to please the human eye. On entering Blackpool everybody looks straight for the Tower, it attracts human attention like a huge magnet picking up pieces of iron. read more

I have just got to say I have lived in blackpool for many years and the tower looks the best it as ever done, now merlin own the company it will go from strength to strength, already they have spent millions on the attraction ... Keep up the good work Merlin read more